Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

latry

Noun

ˈleɪtrɪ

Definition

Worship or excessive devotion, especially to a specific person or thing.

Examples

The cult’s latry towards the statue of their deity was evident in their elaborate rituals.
Some believe that excessive latry towards celebrities can lead to unhealthy obsessions.

Meaning

Latry derives from the Greek word ‘latreia’, meaning service or worship, often in a religious context. It implies an act of reverence or obedience directed towards a deity, an object, or a concept.